An elderly Allan Quatermain reflects on a curious episode in which entheogenic smoke and ancient papyri unlock memories of a past life set in pharaonic times. Through a framed narration that links a previous expedition to the Kendah cult and the gift of Taduki, he experiences visions of ancient events: rites, love interest Amada, rivalries, sacrilege, a crocodile confrontation, and climactic battles involving leaders such as Shabaka and Tanofir. The account alternates between present-day commentary and vivid past-life scenes, exploring themes of memory, fate, and the persistence of identity across time.